Turbulentwar in Brandenburgh and Polish Jewry fear
The dispatches describe Prussian forces retreating under heavy pressure as Austrians and Russians push toward Berlin. French and British observers note near-simultaneous Allied movements, with intelligence on troop concentrations and fortifications. Reports mention executions of Jews accused of blood libel and a wave of desertions among Austrian forces amid the advancing fronts.
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Letter from Antigua Reports Privateer Encounter and Wounded Captain
Extra from Antigua dated March 13 1759 describes Capt John Jones of His Majesty’s Packer Fawkener returning after a clash with a French privateer with 17 carriage guns and over 100 men. Jones and three crew wounded, rigging sails yards damaged, leaving Jones with ten carriage guns and 26 men. Also notes Jacob Tonton and Edmund Proudfoot paying fines to avoid sheriff service, totaling five fines among nine nominees by the Lord Mayor to fill the sheriff post.
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